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Job Description
Outpatient Coding Specialist CCS Mount Sinai Medical Center - Florida - 3.8 Miami, FL Job Details Per diem 7 days ago Benefits Wellness program Disability insurance Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Paid housing Employee assistance program Life insurance Retirement plan Pet insurance Qualifications Completing CE credits Medical claims processing
RHIA CMS
Regulatory compliance Mid-level RHIT Medical coding in outpatient clinics Medical coding for emergency department records Records management Health information data integrity Certified Coding Specialist Associate's degree in health information management Health record chart audits Medical record abstraction Health information regulatory compliance Data verification Medical coding for surgical records Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) billing regulations Health information management Health Information Management Epic Clinical documentation standards Managing patient records Associate's degree Healthcare coding investigations 2 years Medical record review for billing accuracy Full Job Description As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.
Culture of Caring:
The Sinai Way Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.
Department:
Job Description Summary:
FLORIDA RESIDENCY REQUIRED
The Coding Outpatient Specialist (Per Diem) position is essential to support the increasing volume and complexity of outpatient services, including clinic visits, same-day surgeries, diagnostic procedures, oncology, and wound care. Accurate and timely coding is critical to ensure appropriate reimbursement, maintain compliance with CMS and payer regulations, and uphold the integrity of clinical data. This role provides flexibility to address fluctuations in workload, staff absences, backlogs, and peak volumes without impacting turnaround times or productivity standards. By utilizing a per diem resource, the organization can efficiently manage coding demands while controlling labor costs and avoiding delays that could lead to billing backlogs, increased denials, or revenue loss. Additionally, this position supports ongoing compliance efforts by ensuring adherence to current coding guidelines and regulatory updates. It also helps reduce audit risk by improving documentation accuracy and coding consistency across outpatient services. Overall, the Coding Outpatient Specialist (Per Diem) plays a vital role in maintaining operational efficiency, supporting revenue cycle performance, and ensuring high-quality, compliant coding practices. Position Responsibilities Performs coding and abstracting on outpatient medical records by selecting and documenting
ICD 10-CM
Diagnoses and CPT procedure codes. Assigns correct CM Diagnoses and CPT with coding accuracy rate of 95% or greater. Performs abstracting of coding and clinical data (I.e. discharge disposition, discharge date, patient type, etc..) with an accuracy rate of 95% or greater. Codes / abstracts 24 Outpatient diagnostic/Breast Center records per hour. Codes 12 Emergency department records per hour. Codes 24 PHP & Outpatient REHAB Series records per hour Process EPIC Dashboard all work Q's-OP Priority, Coding Review Needed, Failed Claims within our 2 day Billed Hold. Process all emails within a 24 to 48 response time. Maintains current status of Coding Credentials, by annually submitting proof of compliance with AHIMA requirements. Completes 30 hours of Continued Education annually. Refers queries to physicians and questions to supervisors as appropriate, complying with all internal audit requirements, (i.e. review charts for Complication/Comorbidity compliance). Performs daily verification of records received, add notes to Accounts for ALL Charts Reviewing ALL Scanned and or Electronic Order on each record. Qualifications License/Registration/Certification
CCS, RHIT, RHIA
Education Associates degree in Health Information Management or completion of Coding Specialist Prog or equivalent years of work experience. Experience 2 yearS of coding ICD 10-CM and
CPT-4 FLORIDA RESIDENCY REQUIRED
Benefits:
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs: Health benefits Life insurance Long-term disability coverage Healthcare spending accounts Retirement plan Paid time off Pet Insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Wellness program On-site housing for select positions and more!
